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The laws that apply on flights can vary and can affect things like who can be served alcohol.

Which country’s laws apply when you’re flying on a plane? It’s complicated

Can 18-year-old passengers flying to the US drink alcohol? On board Qantas they can. On board United they can’t.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Seven Seas Splendor’s 140-day world cruise will visit 71 ports in 40 countries across six continents.

Record breaker: Luxury ship’s epic world cruise features sky-high price

With 14,000 bottles of champagne and 68 kilos of caviar on board, indulgence will never run dry on Regent Seven Seas’ world cruise.

  • by Brian Johnston
Smoke rises during protests in Noumea, New Caledonia.

The travel insurance clause that could wreck your holiday

What do the recent floods in West Sumatra, the current riots in New Caledonia and the 2023 earthquake in Morocco have in common?

  • by Michael Gebicki
Changi Terminal 2 and its Wonderfall.
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Travel Hot List for June: Singapore airport’s comeback plans

Changi’s improved terminal, Europe’s epic new trail and the Australia’s new hotel restaurants are on this month’s hot list.

Khao Lak is about 90 minutes north of Phuket.

Tripologist: Where should we head for a birthday celebration in Thailand?

Although it’s convenient in terms of access, Phuket wouldn’t be my first choice.

  • by Michael Gebicki
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Visiting 10 countries in 25 days isn’t unusual on a Contiki tour.
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I did a Contiki tour 27 years ago. It was a lifetime travel highlight

I was a wide-eyed and shallow-pocketed 17-year-old, a gullible moron who had somehow already graduated from high school and been allowed out into the world.

  • by Ben Groundwater
In Copenhagen, tourist passes are good value.

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

  • by Brian Johnston
Molyvos Castle and Lesvos Island.

Avoid the scorching heat: Eight perfect Greek islands to visit year-round

With rising temperatures and increasing crowds, head out-of-season to those islands that are ‘open’ year round for a serene experience.

  • by Kate Armstrong
Camouflage designs may be hot fashion items, but they can get you into trouble in some countries.

Four common items of travel gear that could get you in trouble

Several years ago, waiting for a bus in Warsaw, a pair of police officers were paying me close attention. Something was not right.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

The world’s next great journeys

Our favourite new journeys that are now being offered across the globe, each with its own point of difference.